Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources